Retention Period After Braces

When the correction of a teeth row with the help of braces is complete, it is not the end yet. The achieved result needs consolidation. It is a very important stage of orthodontic treatment, because teeth will try to come back to their usual crooked position. In order not to let them do it, wearing dental retainer is necessary.

What is actually a retention apparatus? It is a special orthodontic construction that hold the teeth row on its proper place. It can be either removable or no-removable. It depends on every individual case. Without the retainer, even the most expensive correction will not give the wanted result. It is an absolutely obligatory measure for adults, because the older you are, the longer correction and consolidation will last.

There are two types of retainers.

1. Removable. They can look different. The simplest is the construction with a hard wire that holds teeth on their places and does not let them move. The simplest does not mean the most comfortable. It can spoil your diction, does not look aesthetic on your teeth and requires additional hygienic efforts. If not cleaned well, it can become a source of bacterial multiplication in your mouth. The more convenient variant is a transparent mouth guard. It is made with the consideration of your jaw structure and is almost invisible on your teeth. Usually they are used only during sleep, but not always.

2. Non-removable. They cannot be taken off by the patient. These constructions are made of medical steel. They are very resistible and fully safe. The apparatus itself is a special wire that is settled on the inner side of teeth with the help of special glue. It is important to perform full hygienic complex in mouth before, otherwise it can come off.

The price of such constructions also differs according to their type. The wire construction is cheaper, because it is less convenient. There are no fixed terms of carrying retainers, it is all established individually with your dentist Brooklyn.